As tax time draws near, you want to make sure you file all the proper forms and take all deductions you're entitled to. The following are some helpful but often overlooked deductions to keep in mind as you prepare your 2013 … [Read more...]
Print This PageAnd the Oscar for Best Alzheimer’s Patient Goes to. . .
March 3, 2014 by
Joyce Griffen, a retired anthropology professor at Dartmouth University, spends many hours a week rehearsing and playing different roles. She's not involved in theater and hasn’t been since college. However, in a week’s time, she … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan Mom Be Discharged From a Nursing Home Against Her Wishes?
February 28, 2014 by
Q. My mother, Bunny, was told she is being discharged from the nursing home in which she resides. She and I are completely against this. For what reasons may a nursing home discharge a resident and what recourse do we have?A. … [Read more...]
Print This PageHas Grandpa Lost His Marbles or Am I Losing Mine?
February 27, 2014 by
Q. My father, Jim, has been a big help to our family. He picks up our daughter, Sophie, from preschool every day and watches her while my husband and I are working, which we are very grateful for. Lately, however, he has been … [Read more...]
Print This PageDo You Have Alzheimer’s?
February 26, 2014 by
The Alzheimer's Association recently launched a new online resource, entitled “I Have Alzheimer's Disease,” which provides information and tools to help those with early-stage Alzheimer's or another dementia to cope with the … [Read more...]
Print This PageDisastrous Estate Planning Mistakes, Part 6
February 25, 2014 by
In the past, our newsletter featured a series of articles entitled “Lessons Learned from Estate Planning Mistakes of Celebrities,” demonstrating why probate is such a nightmare and lessons that can be learned from the costly … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat You Need to Know Before Choosing Cremation
February 24, 2014 by
Cremation is quickly becoming a preferred method of memorial in the U.S., and it is projected that 40-45% of those who pass away will be cremated this year, according to the Cremation Association of North America. Projections are … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Extra Stress of Caregiving in a Second Marriage
February 20, 2014 by
Q. I am a caregiver for my husband of 10 years, Frank, who is 75 and has dementia. As his dementia is worsening, bills are piling up and decisions about long-term care need to be made. I am feeling alone, exhausted, and … [Read more...]
Print This PageMind Your Elders (or They May Whack You With a Cane)
February 20, 2014 by
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 35% of Americans over 65 are considered physically fit. Many people don’t realize the countless benefits of exercise, including how it helps: reduce the risk of … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Dementia is Really Like: The Virtual Tour
February 18, 2014 by
Mary is a caregiver for her mother, Charlotte, who is in the early stages of dementia. She has seen her mother’s symptoms of forgetting who family members are, having difficulty communicating and remembering the right words to … [Read more...]
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